What to see in China? Guangzhou attractions
Town guangzhouCanton, also known as Canton, is one of the largest and most ancient cities in China.
guangzhou It is one of 24 historic cities in China with a history dating back more than 2,000 years. According to legend, its foundation dates back to 862 BC.
Tourists come here to see millennial monuments, modern technological architecture, as well as to get acquainted with authentic traditions, nature and sights.
Guangzhou is located in the south of mainland China, north of the Pearl River Delta, near the coast of the South China Sea, and also near Hong Kong and Macau. The distance between Guangzhou and Beijing is 2,122 km.
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Guangzhou attractions
Canton Tower. This 600-meter tower is the tallest in China and is the second tallest in the world after the TV tower in Japan.
The TV tower is impressive at any time of the day, but it looks especially spectacular in the evening and at night due to the shimmering illumination. Tourists can visit observation platforms located at different heights.
The Guangzhou Opera House in Hua Cheng Square, located near the Pearl River Embankment, attracts visitors with its original architecture. Architect Zaha Hadid brought futuristic elements to the design of the building: sharp corners are harmoniously combined with smooth lines. It is an iconic place for artists, brand designers and architects, as well as tourists who prefer to take photos against the backdrop of majestic buildings.
Guangdong Provincial Museum. The museum presents historical exhibits of the South Chinese region - skeletons of ancient lizards, jade jewelry, statuettes of Buddhist deities and paintings of different eras.
Pearl River - the banks of this river are one of the most popular holiday destinations for both locals and foreigners. Residents of the central districts of the city like to come here to practice Chinese gymnastics and fish in the company of friends.
Yuexiu Park is the largest park in Guangzhou with an area of 920 thousand square meters. There are many flowers and trees in the park. Every spring and autumn, major spring fairs and chrysanthemum exhibitions are held here. On the territory of the park there is a stadium designed for more than 30 thousand spectators.
The main attractions of the park are the statue of the Five Goats - a symbol of the city of Guangzhou, the Zhenghailou Museum, located in the ancient building of the city observation tower, an obelisk in memory of Sun Yat-sen, as well as the city wall of the Minsk era.
Pazhou Exhibition Complex is a multifunctional international center, the largest and most modern in Asia, as well as the second largest in the world, opened in 2002. Its exhibition area is 130 thousand square meters inside and 22 thousand square meters in the open air. The complex has 13 exhibition halls located on the first and second floors, each of which occupies about 10 thousand square meters.
Guangzhou cuisine
One of China’s eight culinary traditions, Guangdong’s cuisine stands out for its slightly sweet taste, emphasis on freshness, minimal processing of ingredients and preserving their natural flavors, and the use of sauces as the main seasoning.
Guangzhou is known as the Lichi City. In the lychee season - June-July - you can buy fresh and delicious fruits. Also pay attention to mangoes and guava.
In addition to pork, beef and chicken, Cantonese cuisine uses almost all edible meats, including offal, chicken legs, duck tongue, frog legs, snakes and snails.
Guangzhou is known for its exquisite cuisine, which is considered one of the best in China.
Tourists can taste authentic Cantonese cuisine - dimsam, fried oysters and Conton duck - in numerous restaurants and street cafes.
Guangzhou will welcome you.private guidesAnd they'll offer you a copy.individual toursehtravel agenciesGuangzhou cities will offer their services and organize tours and interesting excursions for travelers.
Guangzhou Climate and Weather
The climate of Guangzhou is a humid subtropical monsoon, characterized by year-round warm and humid weather, hot summer and mild winter. The average annual temperature is about +20-22 ° C. The rainy season lasts from March to June and is accompanied by possible thunderstorms.
The best time to visit the city is spring (April-May) and autumn (October-November).
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Text: personalguide
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